Chappie James Bridge Run
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Chappie James Bridge Run - Pensacola to Gulf Breeze
The Chappie James Bridge Run is scheduled for October 17, 2026, in Pensacola, Florida. The event offers two main race options and uses the Pensacola Bay Bridge as the course route. The course begins at the base of the three mile Pensacola Bay Bridge on the Pensacola side and continues over the bridge into Gulf Breeze, with the finish located next to The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge.
Distances:
- 5K Run
- 5k Walk
All finishers receive medals. After the finish there is a gathering with music and refreshments at The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge. Buses transport participants from Gulf Breeze back to Pensacola after the event.
The event partners with the Gulf Breeze Rotary Club; a portion of each entry is directed to the club to support its local scholarship foundation. Awards are presented for overall top male and female, masters and grandmasters, the top three in each age group for both men and women, and the top three male and female walkers.
Parking is available on side streets in the East Hill area. Packet pickup and late registration occur the day before at Running Wild, 3012 E Cervantes Street, and on race day at the Visitor Welcome Center, 1401 E Gregory Street, Pensacola. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
